Corporate Counsel or Senior Corporate Counsel, Corporate & Securities – Silicon Valley, CA (944-SLS)

Solutus Legal Search • San Francisco, CA

10d • $200,000 - $250,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Our client is a pioneering force in AI computing, redefining the limits of machine intelligence through its breakthrough wafer-scale architecture. Its technology delivers record-setting performance in training and inference workloads and powers innovation across advanced research institutions, government programs, hyperscalers, and leading enterprises. As the company continues to scale globally and prepare for the next stage of its growth — including a path to the public markets — it seeks a talented Corporate Counsel or Senior Corporate Counsel, Corporate & Securities to manage all corporate and securities matters.
This is a high-visibility role reporting to the VP, Corporate and Employment Legal. The attorney in this role will work closely with cross-functional teams — including finance, accounting, tax, HR, stock administration, and procurement — to structure and negotiate agreements that drive innovation while managing risk. This is a hands-on opportunity for an attorney who thrives at the intersection of sophisticated capital markets work and the fast-paced demands of a high-growth technology company.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department, with a strong focus on public company securities law.
• Proven experience advising high-growth technology companies on '33 and '34 Act compliance and Nasdaq/NYSE listing requirements.
• Strong deal management experience across M&A and financing transactions.
• Business acumen and critical thinking with the ability to interact confidently with senior stakeholders and move quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Can-do attitude and strong work ethic; no task is beneath you and no problem is unsolvable.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and AI concepts is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• SEC Reporting & Disclosure: Manage the preparation and filing of all periodic reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K. Oversee the annual proxy statement and shareholder meeting processes.
• Corporate Governance: Provide legal support for Board and Committee meetings, including drafting agendas, resolutions, and minutes. Advise on best practices for Board processes and corporate policies.
• Securities Compliance: Administer the company's insider trading policy, Section 16 reporting (Forms 3, 4, and 5), and Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.
• Strategic Transactions: Lead legal due diligence and document negotiation for M&A and equity or debt financing transactions.
• Investor Relations Support: Partner with the IR and Communications teams to review earnings releases, investor presentations, and press releases for legal compliance.
• Subsidiary Management: Oversee the legal maintenance and governance of domestic and international subsidiaries.
• Executive Compensation: Advise on legal issues related to stock plans, equity grant matters, and executive compensation disclosures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree